Custom workflows with Make
FinOps as a Service
Automated Accounting, HR & Sales Tax for Scaling Startups
Stop piecing together your back office. Get a unified team that grows with you—bookkeeping, HR, and automation, all seamlessly integrated.
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Your complete back office solution.
Accounting Prose gives you a complete fractional finance and operations team that scales with your startup—combining expert bookkeeping, automated workflows, multi-state HR compliance, and real-time financial reporting into one seamlessly integrated solution.
Instead of juggling multiple contractors, outdated spreadsheets, and disconnected tools, you get US-based accounting pros, intelligent automation that saves 20+ hours monthly, and the strategic insights investors expect—all for less than the cost of one in-house hire.
FINOPS
Modern Finance for Modern Startups– Automated, Integrated & Always Investor-Ready
Transform your financial chaos into strategic clarity with our integrated approach that combines GAAP-compliant accounting, automated sales tax compliance, and intelligent workflow automation—giving you real-time insights, investor-ready reporting, and the peace of mind to focus on growth instead of grinding through spreadsheets and manual processes that are holding your startup back.
ACCOUNTING & ADVISORY
Forget cash-basis confusion. We deliver timely GAAP-compliant accounting that accurately reflects your business reality—from deferred revenue tracking to complex revenue recognition—giving you the financial clarity and credibility that scaling startups needs.
GAAP-compliant accrual accounting for SaaS & startups
Board-ready financial packages
Dedicated US-based team
SALES TAX & NEXUS COMPLIANCE
Sales tax complexity multiplies exponentially with growth. We handle your physical and economic nexus tracking, set up new state accounts, and manage all filing and payment deadlines across every jurisdiction—so you are always compliant.
Automated nexus monitoring across all states
Never miss a filing deadline
Stay compliant as you scale
SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION
Your tech should work together seamlessly, not in silos. We map your entire process workflow and build custom integrations that connect the tools you use every day— eliminating manual data entry and creating a unified system.
Bottleneck detection & elimination
Living process playbooks
PEOPLEOPS
People Operations Made Simple—Payroll, HR & Compliance on Autopilot
Build your dream team without drowning in administrative nightmares or compliance fears. We handle your entire employee lifecycle—from automated offer letters and seamless onboarding to accurate multi-state payroll and compliant offboarding—while you focus on hiring the talent that will take your startup to the next level, knowing every form is filed, every deadline is met, and every state requirement is covered.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Growing your team shouldn't bury you in paperwork and compliance complexity. We automate your entire employee lifecycle—from offer letters and onboarding to handbook updates and offboarding—while navigating the maze of employment laws across every state where you operate, giving you more time to find and develop great talent.
Multi-state compliance management
Employee handbook & policy updates
Performance management support
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Multi-state payroll shouldn't be a monthly nightmare. We handle all state and local payroll tax registrations, withholdings, compliance updates, and filing requirements across every jurisdiction—ensuring accurate, on-time payroll that scales seamlessly as you hire the best talent anywhere, freeing you to build your company.
50-state payroll compliance
Automated tax filings & payments
Employee self-service portal
Smart Technology, Powered by Humans.
We combine deep accounting experience with automation expertise to streamline your finance stack. From Xero to Make, we connect the tools you already use—and set you up for scale.
Built by Founders, for Founders
We’ve been in your shoes. We know what it’s like to bootstrap in order to scale. That’s why we go beyond compliance and give you insights, workflows, and support that actually move the needle.
Fractional, Flexible, and Focused on Growth
Our team plugs in where you need us most—accounting, sales tax, HR support, or system design. As your business grows, we grow with you.
“Worth every penny.”
With Accounting Prose, we no longer stress over payroll and accounting and are confident everything is meticulously managed. Not only did they support us immensely during the pandemic, but they also freed us to focus on our core objectives; growing our business and serving our clients and employees.
Brenna and Dominic Massa
Owners, The Nest Nail Spa
“The most knowledgeable Xero advisors I've ever met!”
I have met a lot of accountant advisors in my role as Product Manager at Xero and Accounting Prose is the best of the best! If you are looking for a Xero advisor who know's their stuff - call Accounting Prose!
Emmanuel Askew
Product Manager, Xero
“My accounting and finance stress has been relieved 100%”
As an entrepreneur and business owner of multiple businesses, they definitely know how to take the workload and stress off my plate so I can focus on what matters: growing my business.
Jon Boles
Founder & CEO, Avintiv Media
“I FREAKING LOVE Accounting Prose!”
Thank you for streamlined processes, total accountability, and an awesome vibe and culture. I would recommend them to any small business or entrepreneur.
Russ Perry
Founder & CEO, Design Pickle
“Accounting Prose is a new breed.”
They not only keep on top of my books, but they actively work to innovate their own tools and processes. Unlike any number cruncher I have ever met, they abandon outdated systems and move to new, innovative ones. Accounting Prose is worth every penny.
Dean Heckler
CEO, Heckler Design
“I STRONGLY recommend Accounting Prose to any/all small business owners.”
Since working with Accounting Prose, I've been able to focus more time and energy on operations & growing my business.
Matt Johannsen
CoFounder & CFO, Upstairs Circus
“Accounting Prose is a high-tech responsive business partner with excellent customer service.”
Last Friday I had an urgent matter that needed immediate attention. My accountant listened, took immediate action, and helped resolve the problem Friday night, so that I could relax over the weekend.
Brett Gibson
Owner, Gibson Law Office
“Accounting Prose is AWESOME!”
Accounting Prose is very professional and super organized. I love how they use up-to-date and easy to use tools online. I highly recommend them!
Mike Arce
Founder, Loud Rumor
“With Accounting Prose on board I can focus on running the business and not crunching the numbers.”
Accounting Prose is amazing. They are knowledgeable, technically savvy, and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
RoAnne Thorne
Principal & CFO, Mission Critical
CUSTOM WORKFLOWS USING MAKE & YOUR EXISTING TOOLS
Your tech stack should work together, not in silos. We build custom integrations that connect Xero to Gusto to Slack to your CRM.
BOTTLENECK DETECTION & ELIMINATION ACROSS ALL SYSTEMS
Where's your business getting stuck? Our quarterly process audits identify bottlenecks before they become blockers.
BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING
Less busywork. More peace of mind.
Upgrade your financial operations with Accounting Prose. Our automated accounting solutions scale with your startup, minimizing overhead and maximizing peace of mind.
> AUTOMATE MY ACCOUNTING
SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION
We connect your favorite tools, so you don’t have to.
We design and implement time-saving, scalable workflows that connect your favorite tools—so your finance and HR systems run smoothly, automatically, and without manual effort.
> LET'S AUTOMATE THAT
PEOPLE OPERATIONS
HR that actually scales with you.
Transforming HR into a growth enabler. We tackle onboarding and compliance, giving you the bandwidth to build your dream team.
> HANDLE MY HR
SALES TAX COMPLIANCE
Never worry about sales tax again.
Accountingprose simplifies compliance, so your team can stay focused on building and growing your business.